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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.15, 648.33 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.15, 648.33 and 154.47 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.15 : 648.33 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.15/648.33 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.15x = 648.33 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.15x = 100,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,147.54/432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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